Norfolk County and Bellingham Town property record for 257 Ruthellen Rd, Bellingham, MA 02019
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,664 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Apr 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $4,776 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BELL M:0035 B:0011 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | BELL M:0035 B:0011 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,472 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,664 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 257 RUTHELLEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02019-1362 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BELLINGHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 443106 |
257 Ruthellen Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 1997.
Source: Norfolk County and Bellingham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 RUTHELLEN RD, BELLINGHAM, MA 02019-1362 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 257 Ruthellen Rd was $4,776, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Bellingham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Bellingham Town |
| Unified School District | Bellingham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,776.00 (+4.26%) | $385,500 (+5.7%) Land $183,000 Building $196,600 | $401,565 (-) |
| 2025 | $4,581.00 (+15.16%) | $364,700 (+17.91%) Land $166,300 Building $198,400 | $401,565 (-1.05%) |
| 2024 | $3,978.00 (+3.73%) | $309,300 (+5.24%) Land $151,900 Building $157,400 | $405,840 |
| 2023 | $3,835.00 | $293,900 Land $144,600 Building $149,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 Ruthellen Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 257 Ruthellen Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 86% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BELLINGHAM DPW WATER SEWER DIVISION serves 16,556 people · EPA ID MA2025000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 283 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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